Vinyonn.
/ˈvɪnjən/ Any of several synthetic fibres which are copolymers of vinyl chloride with other vinyl compounds.
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Vinyon1938
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1938 Newsweek 14 Nov. 10/2 An important company's chemists are experimenting with another silk-like yarn called ‘Vinyon’, for making hosiery, to rival du Pont's new ‘nylon’.
1954 R. E. Kirk & D. F. Othmer Encycl. Chem. Technol. XIII. 831 The low softening point made later Vinyon fibers suitable for the production of sculptured carpet fabrics, nonwoven fabrics, paper, felts, and other such specialized products... However, inability to withstand boiling water permanently relegated Vinyon fiber to specialized uses.
1965 A. J. Hall Standard Handbk. Textiles (ed. 6) i. 61 The original Vinyon having a low softening temperature has now been almost completely replaced by Vinyon N and dynel, especially for textile purposes.
1975 J. Labarthe Elem. Textiles iv. 177 Vinyon fibers are made by three manufacturers in the United States at the present time.
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